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German Art Deco Period Set of Eight Dining Chairs
German Art Deco Period Set of Eight Dining Chairs

German Art Deco Period Set of Eight Dining Chairs

Located in Hudson, NY

Unique set of eight dining chairs in solid walnut, featuring rectangular, pierced, elegantly angled

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Six Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Josef Danhauser, Vienna
Set of Six Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Josef Danhauser, Vienna

Set of Six Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Josef Danhauser, Vienna

By Josef Danhauser

Located in Hollywood, FL

Set of six Biedermeier dining chairs, Josef Danhauser, Vienna. The stylized back over paring legs.

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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Set of Six Walnut  ‘Os de Mouton’ Style Upholstered Chairs
Set of Six Walnut  ‘Os de Mouton’ Style Upholstered Chairs

Set of Six Walnut ‘Os de Mouton’ Style Upholstered Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Set of six walnut ‘os de mouton’ style upholstered chairs

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Early 20th Century French Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

An impressive set of 12 English antique Queen Anne dining chairs
An impressive set of 12 English antique Queen Anne dining chairs

An impressive set of 12 English antique Queen Anne dining chairs

Located in Miami, FL

An impressive set of 12 English antique Queen Anne dining chairs in walnut and burr walnut. The

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19th Century English Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

French Art Deco Period Set of Six Dining Chairs
French Art Deco Period Set of Six Dining Chairs

French Art Deco Period Set of Six Dining Chairs

Located in Hudson, NY

Frames in walnut, upholstered backrests and seats with Donghia silk blend. The chairs are in

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Early 19th Century Italian Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Early 19th Century Italian Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Early 19th Century Italian Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of six walnut side chairs with drop in seats Decoratively carved backs with ovals and arrows

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Set Of 8 19TH Century Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs
Set Of 8 19TH Century Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs

Set Of 8 19TH Century Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Superb quality and highly stylized form. The chairs are fashioned with fine burl walnut back rests

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19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Early 19th Century Set of 5 Italian Walnut Lyre-Back Chairs
Early 19th Century Set of 5 Italian Walnut Lyre-Back Chairs

Early 19th Century Set of 5 Italian Walnut Lyre-Back Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of Five Italian Walnut Dining Chairs Sheilded back with lyre central design Rush caned seats

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Rush, Walnut

Set of six 19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Gondola Chairs Restored
Set of six 19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Gondola Chairs Restored

Set of six 19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Gondola Chairs Restored

Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha

Set of French gondola chairs empire, second half of 19th century. Walnut, restored. Set of six

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four American Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs, Slip Rush Seats, circa 1770
Set of Four American Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs, Slip Rush Seats, circa 1770

Set of Four American Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs, Slip Rush Seats, circa 1770

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Allentown, PA

Set of four American Chippendale walnut side chairs, slip rush seats, circa 1770.

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1780s American American Colonial Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Elegance in Wood: 19th-Century Dutch Marquetry Dining Chairs (Set of 6)
Elegance in Wood: 19th-Century Dutch Marquetry Dining Chairs (Set of 6)

Elegance in Wood: 19th-Century Dutch Marquetry Dining Chairs (Set of 6)

Located in Austin, TX

This remarkable 19th-century Dutch dining chair seamlessly blends artistry and functionality

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19th Century Dutch Queen Anne Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany, Olive, Satinwood, Walnut

Philadelphia Queen Ann Chairs Walnut 18th Century Savery Type Set of Four
Philadelphia Queen Ann Chairs Walnut 18th Century Savery Type Set of Four

Philadelphia Queen Ann Chairs Walnut 18th Century Savery Type Set of Four

By William Savery

Located in Allentown, PA

Set of four Philadelphia Queen Ann "Savery" transitional walnut side chairs, circa 1760, serpentine

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1740s American Queen Anne Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Set of 8 Tuscan Side Chairs
Set of 8 Tuscan Side Chairs

Set of 8 Tuscan Side Chairs

Unavailable|$22,500 / set

Set of 8 Tuscan Side Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Set of 8 Tuscan side chairs with shaped crests, slab paneled backs, shaped apron, turned legs and

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19th Century Italian Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Portuguese Set of 12 Chairs
18th Century Portuguese Set of 12 Chairs

18th Century Portuguese Set of 12 Chairs

Located in Lisbon, PT

For sale on 1sdibs an18th Century Portuguese Set of 12 Armhairs in carved and gilt Walnut. From the

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18th Century Portuguese Louis XVI Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Giltwood, Walnut

19th Century Set of Six Louis XVI Style Gold Gilt Chairs
19th Century Set of Six Louis XVI Style Gold Gilt Chairs

19th Century Set of Six Louis XVI Style Gold Gilt Chairs

Located in Los Gatos, CA

19th Century Set of Six Louis XVI Style Walnut Side Chairs with Paint and Gold Gilt

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19th Century French Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut, Paint

Rare Set of Eight 18th Century Chairs, Italy, circa 1700
Rare Set of Eight 18th Century Chairs, Italy, circa 1700

Rare Set of Eight 18th Century Chairs, Italy, circa 1700

Located in New York, NY

Rare set of antique original upholstered chairs from the 18th century. This is a very rare find

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18th Century Italian Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Set of Eight Spanish Chairs
Set of Eight Spanish Chairs

Set of Eight Spanish Chairs

Unavailable|$6,500 / set

Set of Eight Spanish Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Set of 19th century Spanish walnut and leather dining room chairs. Set includes six chairs and two

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19th Century Spanish Other Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Walnut Table and Chairs Louis Philippe dining room set
19th Century Walnut Table and Chairs Louis Philippe dining room set

19th Century Walnut Table and Chairs Louis Philippe dining room set

Located in Rome, IT

Louis Philippe . Made in north west of Italy circa 1850, this rounded and pedestal dining room set, show

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Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

set of 5 Italian dining room chairs
set of 5 Italian dining room chairs

set of 5 Italian dining room chairs

Unavailable|$2,500 / set

set of 5 Italian dining room chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Set of walnut lion paw dining room chairs, one armchair available to match the set,fine carving.

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19th Century Italian Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

English Tunbridge Walnut Tea Caddy, 19th Century
English Tunbridge Walnut Tea Caddy, 19th Century

English Tunbridge Walnut Tea Caddy, 19th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

Intricately laid inlay compliments this stunning English walnut tea caddy from Tunbridge, England

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Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Figured Walnut and Mirrored Panel Tea Caddy
18th Century Figured Walnut and Mirrored Panel Tea Caddy

18th Century Figured Walnut and Mirrored Panel Tea Caddy

Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE

An early 18th century figured walnut and mirrored panel tea caddy complete with the original makers

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Set of Six George I Revival Walnut Dining Chairs
Set of Six George I Revival Walnut Dining Chairs

Set of Six George I Revival Walnut Dining Chairs

Located in New York, NY

This set of chairs are faithful copies of early 18th century chairs and are very well produced with

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1880s English George I Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 8 Walnut Florentine Dining Chairs, 19th Century Italian
Set of 8 Walnut Florentine Dining Chairs, 19th Century Italian

Set of 8 Walnut Florentine Dining Chairs, 19th Century Italian

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A set of eight walnut Florentine renaissance-style fauteuils for dining Leather Sling seats

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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Set of Six Early 19th Century Burled Walnut Dining Chairs
Set of Six Early 19th Century Burled Walnut Dining Chairs

Set of Six Early 19th Century Burled Walnut Dining Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of six burled walnut dining chairs with leather upholstered slip seats, carved scrollwork and

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1810s Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Four Spanish Carved Walnut Folding Stools, 1880
Set of Four Spanish Carved Walnut Folding Stools, 1880

Set of Four Spanish Carved Walnut Folding Stools, 1880

By Tailleres Antonio Jorge

Located in London, GB

Each with a foliate carved x-frame centred by a lion mask and terminating in paw feet. The seats are leather. Provenence: Stamped: Tailleres Antonio Jorge Madrid, 1880.     

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1880s Spanish Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Set of Four Candlesticks, circa 1880
Set of Four Candlesticks, circa 1880

Set of Four Candlesticks, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

Fine set of four of turned pricket walnut candlesticks beautifully crafted from original circa

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1880s European Late Victorian Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Set of 4 Candlesticks/ Torchers in the Louis XVI Style, circa 1890
Set of 4 Candlesticks/ Torchers in the Louis XVI Style, circa 1890

Set of 4 Candlesticks/ Torchers in the Louis XVI Style, circa 1890

Located in London, GB

A rare set of four turned, carved and fluted Prickett walnut candlesticks / torchers in the Louis

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Set of Four Italian Walnut Side Chairs
Early 19th Century Set of Four Italian Walnut Side Chairs

Early 19th Century Set of Four Italian Walnut Side Chairs

Located in Nashville, TN

Early 19th century walnut set of four Italian side chairs. The covering is a brown linen fabric

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Grand Rapids Chair Co. William & Mary Walnut Dining Room Set
Antique Grand Rapids Chair Co. William & Mary Walnut Dining Room Set

Antique Grand Rapids Chair Co. William & Mary Walnut Dining Room Set

By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

#36243 Antique Grand Rapids Chair Company dining room set, circa 1910-20s. Drawing inspiration

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1910s American William and Mary Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Renaissance Style Dining Room Set Attr Luigi Frulini
19th Century Renaissance Style Dining Room Set Attr Luigi Frulini

19th Century Renaissance Style Dining Room Set Attr Luigi Frulini

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a dining set attributed to Luigi frulini. This beautifully carved walnut dining room set

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19th Century American Renaissance Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Dining Room Set of Six Chairs and Two Armchairs
19th Century French Dining Room Set of Six Chairs and Two Armchairs

19th Century French Dining Room Set of Six Chairs and Two Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique walnut dining room set comprising of six chairs and two armchairs from Southern France

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Carved Dining Room Set 10 Pieces
19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Carved Dining Room Set 10 Pieces

19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Carved Dining Room Set 10 Pieces

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Impressive antique 19th century Italian Renaissance style dining room set 10 pieces: An large

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1890s Italian Renaissance Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional Neo Gothic Dining Room Set
Exceptional Neo Gothic Dining Room Set

Exceptional Neo Gothic Dining Room Set

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This dining room consists of a dresser, three sideboards including a pair of small open sideboards

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Dining Room Set, Germany, Early 19th Century
Biedermeier Dining Room Set, Germany, Early 19th Century

Biedermeier Dining Room Set, Germany, Early 19th Century

Located in Wrocław, Poland

This beautiful dining room set is made of walnut wood and come from Germany from around first half

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Elegant Antique Dining Room Set Table with 6 Chairs
Elegant Antique Dining Room Set Table with 6 Chairs

Elegant Antique Dining Room Set Table with 6 Chairs

Located in Chorzów, PL

Beautiful dining room set consisting of a table and six chairs. All set made of walnut wood

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1890s Swedish Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance Style Walnut Dining Room Richly Carved, 19th Century
Renaissance Style Walnut Dining Room Richly Carved, 19th Century

Renaissance Style Walnut Dining Room Richly Carved, 19th Century

Located in Beaune, FR

Magnificent dining room in richly carved walnut in the Renaissance style. This set consists of a

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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Set 10 Chippendale Dining Chairs Carved Walnut
Set 10 Chippendale Dining Chairs Carved Walnut

Set 10 Chippendale Dining Chairs Carved Walnut

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous set of ten walnut dining chairs after Chippendale Set consists of 2 arm chairs and 8 side

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1880s Chippendale Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Quality Walnut Dining Table and Eight Chair Set
Quality Walnut Dining Table and Eight Chair Set

Quality Walnut Dining Table and Eight Chair Set

Located in Benington, Herts

A very good quality antique walnut dining table and set of eight leather upholstered dining chairs

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1920s English Queen Anne Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Dining Room Ensemble, 1920s
Art Deco Dining Room Ensemble, 1920s

Art Deco Dining Room Ensemble, 1920s

Located in Greding, DE

Large dining room table with eight fitting chairs of the Art Deco. The table with burl wood veneer

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1920s European Art Deco Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Renaissance Dining Room, Late 19th Century
Antique Renaissance Dining Room, Late 19th Century

Antique Renaissance Dining Room, Late 19th Century

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique Renaissance dining room, late 19th century. Origin : France Made of walnut wood.

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1880s French Renaissance Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Rococo Revival Walnut Dining Set From the Early 20th Century
Rococo Revival Walnut Dining Set From the Early 20th Century

Rococo Revival Walnut Dining Set From the Early 20th Century

Located in Opole, PL

Rococo Revival walnut dining set from the early 20th century We present you this dining set from

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Early 20th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French Neo-Renaissance Style Carved Walnut 12 Piece Dining Set
Antique French Neo-Renaissance Style Carved Walnut 12 Piece Dining Set

Antique French Neo-Renaissance Style Carved Walnut 12 Piece Dining Set

Located in Chicago, IL

19th Century French Renaissance Neoclassical Style Carved French Walnut 12 Piece Dining Set This

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Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Early 20th Century Walnut Dining Table Set with 8 Leather Chairs
Antique Early 20th Century Walnut Dining Table Set with 8 Leather Chairs

Antique Early 20th Century Walnut Dining Table Set with 8 Leather Chairs

Located in Benington, Herts

Antique early 20th century walnut dining table set with 8 leather chairs A very good quality

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

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Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Burl Walnut Dinning Room Set Consisting of Table and Eight Chairs
Art Deco Burl Walnut Dinning Room Set Consisting of Table and Eight Chairs

Art Deco Burl Walnut Dinning Room Set Consisting of Table and Eight Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A very fine quality period French Art Deco dining room set consisting of a table and eight chairs

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood, Burl

Antique Early 20th Century Walnut Dining Table Set with 8 Leather Chairs
Antique Early 20th Century Walnut Dining Table Set with 8 Leather Chairs

Antique Early 20th Century Walnut Dining Table Set with 8 Leather Chairs

Located in Benington, Herts

A very good quality antique early 20th century dining set comprising of an burr walnut extending

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Early 20th Century British Georgian Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Dining Table & Chairs
Antique Burr Walnut Dining Table & Chairs

Antique Burr Walnut Dining Table & Chairs

Located in London, GB

A superb antique extending dining table and matching set of eight chairs in walnut. This is in the

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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Amazing American Louis XV 10 Piece Rosewood And Walnut Complete Dining Set Suite
Amazing American Louis XV 10 Piece Rosewood And Walnut Complete Dining Set Suite

Amazing American Louis XV 10 Piece Rosewood And Walnut Complete Dining Set Suite

Located in North York, ON

This is a beautiful COMPLETE dining set made in America, circa 1920. It is a stunning set that was

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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

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Walnut

Dining set, France, around 1890.
Dining set, France, around 1890.

Dining set, France, around 1890.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Dining set, France, around 1890. Currently under renovation, there is a choice of fabric. Wood

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1890s French Renaissance Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six Walnut Dining Room Chairs
Set of Six Walnut Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six Walnut Dining Room Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Set of six walnut dining room chairs with oval-shaped backs having delicately cartouche and scroll

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Late 19th Century British Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Dining Suite
Antique Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Dining Suite

Antique Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Dining Suite

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

* Set of six Queen Anne style dining chairs: two carvers and four singles * Shaped burr walnut backs

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Early 20th Century English Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Chippendale Conference Dining Table with 16 Chairs
Walnut Chippendale Conference Dining Table with 16 Chairs

Walnut Chippendale Conference Dining Table with 16 Chairs

Located in Toledo, OH

23.5 Feet extra long walnut chippendale conference dining table with 16 chairs and 10 leaves. circa

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Late 19th Century Chippendale Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

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Walnut

1920s Art Deco Walnut Dining Table and Six Cloud Back Dining Chairs
1920s Art Deco Walnut Dining Table and Six Cloud Back Dining Chairs

1920s Art Deco Walnut Dining Table and Six Cloud Back Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A stunning original Art Deco period dining suite consisting of a large walnut pedestal dining table

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Dining set, Northern Europe, circa 1900.
Dining set, Northern Europe, circa 1900.

Dining set, Northern Europe, circa 1900.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Dining set, Northern Europe, circa 1900. Very good condition, after professional renovation and

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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Art Deco Burr Walnut Eight Seat Dining Suite
Art Deco Burr Walnut Eight Seat Dining Suite

Art Deco Burr Walnut Eight Seat Dining Suite

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco eight seat dining suit by Harry & Lou Epstein. Burr walnut veneered table top over a

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
French 19th Century Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table

French 19th Century Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This French 19th century walnut drop leaf table is of stunning size and patina. The grain of the

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19th Century French Other Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Dining Table & Chairs by Epstein
Antique Burr Walnut Dining Table & Chairs by Epstein

Antique Burr Walnut Dining Table & Chairs by Epstein

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in London, GB

A stunning antique Queen Anne style dining table and chair set, beautifully made from walnut. This

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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique walnut dining room sets is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique walnut dining room sets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and fabric. Antique walnut dining room sets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique walnut dining room sets to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Louis XV and Art Deco antique walnut dining room sets are of considerable interest. Many antique walnut dining room sets are appealing in their simplicity, but Gillows of Lancaster & London, Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co and Baker Furniture Company produced popular antique walnut dining room sets that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Walnut Dining Room Sets?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,352, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $432,016 highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-room-chairs for You

No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.

In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.

In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.

Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.

By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?

Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.